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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.20, 644.32 and 309.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.20, 644.32 and 309.99 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.20 : 644.32 = 309.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.20/644.32 = 309.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.20x = 644.32 × 309.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.20x = 199,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,732.76/467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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